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The AC-53A utilization category means it is rated for frequent starts and stops typical of pump, fan, and conveyor applications — the soft starter handles the starting duty, and an external bypass contactor (optional, per the design) carries the continuous current after start. Supply voltage range is 208...690 V AC at 50/60 Hz, covering standard low-voltage networks worldwide — 208 V, 230 V, 400 V, 460 V, 575 V, 690 V. The motor power tables (in the spec) show matched kW/hp ratings for standard and severe-duty applications across those voltages; for example, at 400 V it handles 18.5 kW standard duty or 15 kW severe duty. Severe duty means a higher starting torque demand (typically for loaded conveyors or crushers), so the soft starter is sized larger for the same motor frame. Communication is Modbus over RS485 multidrop, with selectable baud rates of 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps via the RJ45 connector. This lets it integrate directly with a PLC or SCADA system for start/stop commands, status monitoring, and parameter adjustment — no additional gateway needed for Modbus networks. Built-in protections include motor thermal protection (via PTC input), phase failure detection, and starter thermal protection. The PTC input accepts a standard PTC thermistor at 750 Ω at 25 °C, so a motor with embedded PTC can be wired directly without an external relay.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric ATS48D38YS316 Soft Starter, 208-690 V, AC","metaDescription":"ATS48D38YS316 soft starter for asynchronous motors, 208-690 V, AC-53A, Modbus RS485, CE marked, EN/IEC 60947-4-2. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Soft Starters"],"specifications":{"title":"ATS48D38YS316","Marking":"CE","Standards":"EN/IEC 60947-4-2","Product No.":"ATS48D38YS316","description":"Soft Starter for Asynchronous Motor","Product Type":"Soft Starter for Asynchronous Motor","Connector type":"1 RJ45","Motor power hp":"10 hp 208 V for standard applications10 hp 230 V for severe applications20 hp 460 V for severe applications25 hp 460 V for standard applications25 hp 575 V for severe applications30 hp 575 V for standard applications7,5 hp 208 V for severe applications","Motor power kW":"15 kW 400 V for severe applications15 kW 440 V for severe applications22 kW 500 V for standard applications22 kW 525 V for standard applications22 kW 660 V for severe applications22 kW 690 V for severe applications30 kW 660 V for standard applications30 kW 690 V for standard applications9 kW 230 V for standard applications7,5 kW 230 V for severe applications18,5 kW 400 V for standard applications18,5 kW 440 V for standard applications18,5 kW 500 V for severe applications18,5 kW 525 V for severe applications","Protection type":"Phase failure lineThermal protection motorThermal protection starter","Shipping Weight":"53 Kg","lifecycle_stage":"current","Range of product":"Altistart 48","Device connection":"In the motor supply lineTo the motor delta terminals","Device short name":"ATS48","Transmission rate":"4800, 9600 or 19200 bps","Function available":"External bypass (optional)","Operating position":"Vertical +/- 10 degree","Physical interface":"RS485 multidrop","Discrete input type":"PTC, 750 Ohm 25 °CStop, Run, LI3, LI4) logic, <= 8 mA 4300 Ohm","Estimated Lead Time":"6 - 8 weeks.","Product destination":"Asynchronous motors","Analogue output type":"Current output AO 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA 500 Ohm","Discrete input logic":"Positive logic Stop, Run, LI3, LI4 < 5 V <= 2 mA > 11 V, >= 5 mA","Discrete output type":"LO1) logic output 0 V common configurableLO2) logic output 0 V common configurableR1) relay outputs fault relay NOR2) relay outputs end of starting relay NOR3) relay outputs motor powered NO","Utilisation category":"AC-53A","Discrete input number":"5","Discrete output number":"2","Power supply frequency":"50...60 Hz - 5...5 %","Communication data link":"Serial","Ue power supply voltage":"208...690 V - 15...10 %","Minimum switching current":"10 mA 6 V DC relay outputs","Product or component type":"Soft starter","Communication port protocol":"Modbus","Product specific application":"Heavy duty industry and pumps"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1,847.00","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/89729ca2c58cbbec099a316bfec72642.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What standards does ATS48D38YS316 comply with?","answer":"It is CE marked and complies with EN/IEC 60947-4-2, the product standard for soft starters and motor controllers."},{"question":"What communication protocol does it use?","answer":"It uses Modbus over RS485 multidrop, with baud rates selectable at 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps via the RJ45 connector."},{"question":"What is the supply voltage range?","answer":"The supply voltage is 208...690 V AC at 50/60 Hz, covering standard low-voltage networks worldwide."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATS48D38YS316","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATS48D38YS316 when reusing this data. 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